The city of Birmingham possessed the country's largest 3ft 6in gauge
tramway; although the process of conversion to trolleybus or bus
operation commenced in the 1920s - indeed Birmingham was the first
operator in Britain to see a tram route converted to trolleybus
operation - a significant operation survived into the post-war years and
it was not until the summer of 1953 that the final trams operated. This
volume is one of two that recall that era; focusing on the routes to the
north of the city centre - to places like Perry Barr, Aston, Erdington
and Pype Hayes Park - the book provides a graphic reminder that it is
not only the historic trams that have been lost but also the
streetscapes through which many of them operated have also largely
disappeared. - The Lost Tramways of England series documents the tram
networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and
cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. - Transport
expert Peter Waller, author of numerous works on the regional tram
systems of the UK, guides the reader along the route of the network and
discusses its key features stop by stop. - As well as rigorously
detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse
into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable
streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. -
An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast
as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for
visitors past and present. - Photo illustrated throughout, including
many archive images which are appearing in print for the first time.
